Experience

ToughBuilt Europe

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic and Digital Designer

  • Nov 2022 - Present



Rita Yamout Design

• Art Director & Design Strategist

  • Apr 2018 - Present

  Creating proposals and contracts for design projects and writing design briefs. Scheduling meetings with clients to discuss project progress and review design samples, to ensure the work is within high standards. Completing several projects simultaneously on the given deadline. Collaborating with clients to reach the right decision in creating a vision for the company, conceive designs, and consistently meet deadlines and requirements. Consulting with the clients to troubleshoot the obstacles the brand is facing and presenting thorough analysis and suitable solutions to improve their sales. Presenting new ideas and campaigns, as well as content requirements to clients to increase their social media platform engagement. Conducting qualitative and quantitive research using human-centred design and design thinking methods to understand customers’ needs better and create a thorough strategy to reach that objective.



London College of Communication, University of the Arts London

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Exhibition Design Leader

  • Nov 2021 - Dec 2021

  Planned, designed, and managed the structure and set up of the exhibition with the team.Teamed up with the design team to finalize the exhibition's design concepts, setting, and budget.Designed 2D and 3D visuals to effectively communicate what the exhibition would look like.Briefed the exhibition team on the responsibilities and tasks that needed to be worked on.Assigned responsibilities and deadlines to the team members.

• MA Representative

  • Oct 2020 - Dec 2021

  Discussed and presented solutions to problems that students had highlighted in meetings.Worked with other student reps ideas to provide the best experience for students during the pandemic.



Senyar Group

• Kuwait
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer / Art Director

  • Feb 2018 - Jul 2020

  Briefed and directed the project's approach to the team to produce the right idea and provide the best storytelling experience to customers. Supervised a team of graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and animators in developing various campaigns, events, and social media activations. Reviewed the work and provided direction, guidance, and feedback to all creative team members to ensure that the visual execution met a high standard across all projects. Achieved visual department work standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards. Oversaw and provided final approval for artworks produced by the team to make sure they were aligned with the client's goals and principles of the agency. Evaluated project process, resolved issues and obstacles during the work stages, and implemented improvements to workflow. Curated, chose, and sold the right ideas and produced them across multiple platforms and formats within the allocated budget, schedule, and deadline. Led one-on-one tutoring sessions and mentored junior designers to further enhance their skills in adobe creative programs, presentation skills and self-esteem. Increased user engagement to brands by 10% for Burger King, Mr Baker, and Samsung. Created designs for both digital and print, following design principles to keep the brand's identity visible across all artworks. Handled traffic with the traffic manager on upcoming and outgoing projects to keep the workflow running smoothly and meet deadlines. Succeeded in completing multiple projects within a fast-paced environment across digital platforms and print while paying attention to details to keep high-quality work. Pitched and presented final concepts and designs to clients.



Blueprint Holding Co.

• Kuwait
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Collaborated with team members (both internal & external) to develop creative concepts & designs and managed feedback from the client and creative side. Instructed & directed a team of designers, photographers, and illustrators through every project, such as weekly newsletters, catalogues and newspaper ads. Provided time schedules and managed traffic on ongoing & upcoming projects and deadlines. Collaborated with team members (both internal & external) to develop creative concepts & designs and managed feedback from the client and creative side. Instructed & directed a team of designers, photographers, and illustrators through every project, such as weekly newsletters, catalogues and newspaper ads. Provided time schedules and managed traffic on ongoing & upcoming projects and deadlines.



Adsiclick Digital Advertising Agency

• Kuwait

• Graphic Designer

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2016

  Prepared rough drafts of design material, based on an agreed brief and discussed it with the design team. Reviewed and finalized layouts and suggested improvements if required. Planned social media content, and designed social media posts. Built multiple foundation websites layouts and guidelines for projects. Designed google banners of all sizes, for different devices and applications. Prepared rough drafts of design material, based on an agreed brief and discussed it with the design team. Reviewed and finalized layouts and suggested improvements if required. Planned social media content, and designed social media posts. Built multiple foundation websites layouts and guidelines for projects. Designed google banners of all sizes, for different devices and applications.



EVO Creative Agency

• Kuwait
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer

  • Jan 2015 - May 2015

  Designed layouts, stationery, booklets, logos, and social media content for multiple clients. Developed design concepts/ideas by researching, and brainstorming. As well as presenting ideas and concepts to clients. Accompanied the art director on photoshoots and client meetings. Designed layouts, stationery, booklets, logos, and social media content for multiple clients. Developed design concepts/ideas by researching, and brainstorming. As well as presenting ideas and concepts to clients. Accompanied the art director on photoshoots and client meetings.



Blu Lowe Advertising Agency

• Kuwait

• Graphic Designer Internship

  • Nov 2014 - Dec 2014



American University of Kuwait (AUK)

• Kuwait
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Librarian - Student Worker

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014